Located in the Serra do Gerês, Hotel S. Bento da Porta Aberta offers accommodations with balconies that provide unique views of the surroundings.
Melissa
United States of America
The location is so convenient to all that the Peneda-Geres National park has to offer….excellent hiking and panoramas, and beautiful scenic drives. The view from the hotel is gorgeous as it looks into the Cavado River. The staff was professional, efficient, super kind and helpful from the moment we checked in. Joao, the desk, provide so much helpful information about the park upon check-in. Diana in the dining room was a delight! Even with a packed house for dinner she kept her happy attitude and performed her job well. The spa facility at the hotel offered Turkish bath, sauna, cold shower, and jacuzzi, we enjoyed all and found them them to be clean and functioning properly. Delightful! My wife and I also took advantage of the massage services and were pleased with the massages we received from Mariana. We could not have been more pleased and satisfied with the property, the staff, the room, and the spa. Will DEFINITELY return to Hotel Sao Bento..Thank you to the staff for a job well done!
Located in Geres, a 4-minute walk from Geres Thermal Spa, Moderna do Geres Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.
Kaitlyn
United States of America
This is in a great location in the heart of the park, the staff was extremely warm and kind, and private parking was a plus. It was a bit dated, but not in a bad way at all.
Nudging the Spanish border and situated within Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda-Gerês, Hotel Universal features an internal courtyard with hanging gardens. It also offers an outdoor pool.
Carla
Portugal
The hotel has a beautiful vintage decor and is well maintained. Everything was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was also attentive and polite.
The buffet breakfast had a good amount of options and you could also order scrambled eggs, supposedly for an extra fee.
This apartment hotel is located in the heart of the Peneda Geres National Park in Costa Verde. It offers self-catering accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.
This 19-century property offers a central location in Vila do Gerês, within Peneda-Gerês National Park. It features a restaurant on site and free WiFi access in public areas.
Accueil familial, chaleureux, une grande gentillesse
This apartment hotel is located in the heart of the Peneda Geres National Park in Costa Verde. It offers self-catering accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.
Passeio maravilhoso. Tudo funcionou como esperado.
Nudging the Spanish border and situated within Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda-Gerês, Hotel Universal features an internal courtyard with hanging gardens. It also offers an outdoor pool.
Hotel muito confortavel, relaxante, nao poderia pedir melhor
Surrounded by mountains and lagoons, Águas do Gerês Hotel features seasonal outdoor pools integrated into the lush Peneda-Gerês National Park, about 5 minutes walk from the hotel.
Very well located very comfortable and spotless clean
We came on the bus from Braga. Actually, there was a one-day strike and we took a taxi. We took the bus back. The bus runs infrequently and you have to buy the ticket on the bus. Once in Geres, if you don't have a car, you can find out about the trails from the tourist info center so you can get into the park. We also opted for a 4 hr tour with Carlos at Lobos Tours and it was worth the $40 to see all the parts of the park and some of the small villages and the waterfalls. He was born and raised there and has alot of knowledge of the area. One bummer of the visit was the Parque de Termas is only open intermittently and was closed when we were there. Apparently this is a problem. If you want a hot spring dip, you need to go to the Spanish border. Not far away, but need transport. It is a nice village overall.
Deborah(Koala)
United States of America
Scored 10
10
Geres is a unique place where you can see nature in its best...
Geres is a unique place where you can see nature in its best, there are so many attractions even on low-session, and plenty of native restaurants along all routes, i have been there for 5/6 years in a row and I am still impressed with the place as you can see my own photographs attached. Marco Leites Copyright, pls don't share or copy them.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
Rio Caldo on the lower edge of the park is stunning.
Rio Caldo on the lower edge of the park is stunning. Views are amazing. There are plenty of bars and cafes, and a small well stocked supermarket. It has a good public transport network. We hired a kayak twice during our stay with AML.
pablo27
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
Don't try to go to Geres for a long weekend, it's not enough...
Don't try to go to Geres for a long weekend, it's not enough time but if that's all you have, then don't miss it! Amazing hiking and quaint villages all around. We chased waterfalls for 3 days and loved it.
The Sao Bento da Porta Aberta Sanctuary was so unique and loved the juxtaposition of the old and new churches. Stunning tiles in the new museum.
We also had a quick stop at the Vilarinho das Furnas dam. We love dams but still cool to see. A short easy walk from the dam is a cute waterfall and a perfect spot for a picnic.
Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses and shepherds with their cows and goats.
The town of Geres itself is small but I really enjoyed a quick stroll around town and found some great artisan shops to get souvenirs.
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Christine
Portugal
Scored 10
10
We had a fantastic time in Geres.
We had a fantastic time in Geres. The staff at Baltazar Hotel were extremely helpful and kind- especially Orlando. We had a challenging and beautiful hike and spent one afternoon with a guide who showed us so much of the park. The food and generosity of the Baltazar staff was wonderful. We would come back for a longer stay next time and recommend to anyone.
Susan
United States of America
Scored 10
10
Very nice picturesque location, beautiful lake at the bottom...
Very nice picturesque location, beautiful lake at the bottom of the surrounding mountains near the hotel. Hotel was very clean, and big. I was pleasantly surprised. Polite man at the reception when we got there, very attentive and prompt when requests were made. My only advise to anyone checking out in the early hours, e.g. around 03.30am is to allow extra time because there may not be anyone readily available as they will be carrying out other tasks (as the polite lady mentioned when the bell at reception wasnt attended to with the usual promptness). Other than that, extremely wonderful stay
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Lovely family run hotel. Rooms are basic but very clean. Breakfast is very good with many choices. The location is great, close to many hiking routes or to Sao Bento church. Free parking across the street. Access is tight, but we managed. The owner is very friendly and helpful and speaks excellent English, among other languages.
A wonderful hotel for a break. We stayed at what they call the Loft. This was our second visit to the hotel and it definitely will not be our last. We enjoyed very much the friendly atmosphere and the terrific location. Great for all sorts of activities around the national park and for visits to Spain.
Location, right in the vila do Gerês, close to everything you need. Hotel and rooms smell amazing all the time. Great views. Breakfast at around 9h means you get to sunbathe in a great morning sun. Our go to every year.
Breakfast: although simple, the eggs were superb. I dare to say the best in any hotel/b&b we've ever stayed at.
Hosts: super nice. It is an average b&b, but the hosts make it above average.
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